The efficacy and function of island ramie leaves

I don’t know if you are familiar with island ramie leaves and whether you understand its effects and functions. Let’s take a closer look at the value and eating methods of island ramie leaves.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of the plant Aralia foetida of the Urticaceae family.

[Original morphology] Perennial upright herb. Leaves are opposite; petiole is up to 6 cm long; leaf blade is narrowly ovate, broadly lanceolate or lanceolate, 8-21 cm long, 2.5-8 cm wide, with sparse procumbent hairs or nearly glabrous on both sides. The panicle has 10 branches; monoecious or dioecious, with sparse pubescence; the apex of the reduced stamens has no short tip, the perianth of the male flowers is 4, elliptical, fused at the bottom, with 4 stamens; the perianth of the female flowers is elliptical, with 2 small teeth at the top, and the fruit is rhombic or narrowly oblanceolate. Achenes are nearly spherical and smooth. Flowering period is July-August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in sparse shrubs in mountains.

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and dissipate blood stasis; reduce swelling and relieve pain. Mainly used for traumatic injury; blood stasis, swelling and pain

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply; or decoct in water for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, I found that island ramie leaves have so many pharmacological effects and have good effects on some diseases. In fact, there may be many "treasures" around our lives, but most of the time we don’t have a heart that is good at discovering them.